Ziyech is set to join Al Duhail from Turkish side Galatasaray after falling out with the Turkish club’s hierachy.
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga is set to welcome a new high-profile teammate at Qatari Stars League side Al Duhail, as Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech prepares to join the club before the January transfer window closes.
According to renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ziyech has already reached a verbal agreement with Al Duhail and is poised to leave Turkish giants Galatasaray.
The 30-year-old playmaker’s decision to depart follows a tumultuous spell in Turkey, where disputes with the club’s management and coaching staff contributed to his exit.
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Ziyech initially joined Galatasaray on loan from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, with the deal becoming permanent in mid-2024.
However, injuries hampered his impact, restricting him to just 11 appearances across all competitions this season. In the Turkish Super Lig, he featured in only five matches and also made three Europa League appearances, registering a single assist without scoring a goal.
His arrival at Al Duhail is expected to provide a significant boost for Olunga, who is aiming to secure his second Qatari Stars League Golden Boot in three years.
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The Kenyan striker has been in fine form, netting eight goals in 11 league appearances this season. However, he still trails current top scorer Baghdad Bounedjah of Algeria, who leads the charts with 13 goals.
Olunga previously played alongside another high-profile signing, former Liverpool and Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho, during the 2023/24 league season after the Brazilian fell out of favor at Aston Villa.
Now, with Ziyech’s arrival, Al Duhail is set to strengthen its attacking firepower further.
The addition of Ziyech, known for his technical ability, vision, and creativity, will undoubtedly enhance Al Duhail’s attacking options and provide Olunga with more opportunities in front of goal.
As the team pushes for domestic dominance, fans will be eager to see how the former Ajax and Chelsea star links up with Olunga in the Qatari top flight.
